LEGAL NOTICE KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
LEGAL NOTICE
KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, 20.5 et. seq.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, 20.5 et. seq. the KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION shall pursue a “Fair and Open Process” in awarding contracts for positions set forth more fully below, and hereby solicits qualifications in the form of resumes and letter applications for the below stated positions of the KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, which shall be submitted to the KEZDC Executive Office, Attention: John Peneda, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny New Jersey 07032, with documentation showing qualifications and compliance with criteria set forth by the Town and by State Statute. All qualifications and compliance with criteria set forth by the Town and by State Statute. All qualifications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to the KEZDC Executive Office, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny New Jersey 07032, to be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 6, 2009. Interested parties may receive criteria for the position from the office of the Corporation, address above prior to submission of qualifications. Professional service proposals for the following position are hereby requested:
EVENT COORDINATOR-the Board sponsors an annual winter holiday celebration and tree lighting event, for which the coordinator will be required to fulfill the following functions and provide and design materials and events, together with promotion and advertisement of the event:
a. Design, coordinate and implement a comprehensive winter holiday event, marketing and public relations program to be named as mutually agreed between the parties;
b. Preparation and distribution of press releases, advertising, posters and flyers as necessary and as may be requested by the client;
c. Attendance at holiday events and activities to coordinate publicity and maximize participation;
d. Arrange for holding appropriate press conferences or distributing press releases or advertisements as directed by the client;
f. Perform any other related duties in the area of public relations specifically directed by the client including preparation and distribution of brochures, pamphlets, newsletters or other promotional materials and event promotion;
g. All other duties and responsibilities that may be included in providing the above services.
KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CRITIERIA FOR AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS UNDER THE
FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, for all applicants for positions set forth more fully in a legal notice of publication authorized by the KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION on September 17, 2009, for submission of proposals that shall take into consideration the following factors, which will be weighed by the KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION as the basis of an award for professional services most advantageous to the Town and the Corporation:
I. Resume and letter application for professional position including all documentation that provides the following for evaluation by the Corporation:
a. Experience and reputation in the field for the position sought. Specifically, proposals should reflect experience in coordinating large holiday events and promoting same;
b. Experience and knowledge of the Town of Kearny and the subject matter addressed in the contract;
c. Availability to accommodate any required meeting of the KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. The successful proposer will demonstrate adequate staffing and capability to successfully promote, coordinate and supervise the event;
d. Compensation proposal. The compensation proposal should account for marketing and promotional materials, holiday greeting items, holiday shopping bags, street banners and consultant’s fee. Information about quantities and specific items required and overall budget limitations can be obtained by calling the KEZCD office at 201-955-7985;
e. Other factors deemed to be in the best interest of KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
II. PROPOSAL DOCUMENT:
There is no formal proposal document, but the proposal shall be submitted on the letterhead of the proposing party with a certification of the truthfulness and accuracy of the submission. Proposals should be addressed to the Department Chair, KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the proposing party.
III. CERTIFICATION:
Each proposal shall also contain a certification that the proposing party:
(a) Agrees to comply fully with the terms, provisions and the conditions NJAC 17:27-1 et seq., and the Town of Kearny Living Wage Ordinance;
(b) Knows of no conflict raised by the proposed retention;
KEARNY ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
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John Peneda-KUEZ Department Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Maria Neno, Secretary
Or Assistant Secretary